Lentils and Roasted Tomato Stew

Lentils and Roasted Tomato Stew – A filling, comforting, healthy, and simply perfect Beluga and Red Lentil Stew with Roasted Tomatoes and Butternut Squash, that can be made in less than 30 minutes!!

Since we’re approaching the weekend – and it seems like it’s going to be a cold one – I’ve got a fabulous recipe for you: Lentils and Roasted Tomato Stew!

You might agree with me that there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of lentils, especially on a cold or rainy day. The beauty of this stew is also how simple it is.

There’s a lot of flavor and a lot of nutrition in a simple pot of lentil stew. Lentils are low in fat and high in protein and fiber. But they have the added advantage; unlike other legumes they cook very quickly. This makes them perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

For the recipe I used Beluga and Red lentils!

These black lentils are called beluga because of their resemblance to caviar. They have a warm, nutty flavor and keep its shape even during prolonged cooking. In the other hand, the red lentils, also called red ‘split’ lentils, are the sweetest of the lentils – to my mind, at least! They lose their firm texture while cooking becoming a bit mushy.

To make my recipe even more irresistible I added Hunt’s® Fire Roasted Tomatoes. I love cooking with fresh ingredientes, and I feel like it Hunt’s® tomatoes is the closest to fresh. Besides for me convenience is the key to happiness. {wink}

About Hunt’s®:

Hunt’s® is in the mission of Preserving Natural Goodness, Naturally!

100% of Hunt’s Tomatoes are grown in California. All of Hunt’s® tomato products have no artificial preservatives and are 100% natural. They hand select Hunt’s® tomatoes the same day they pick them off of the vine. Then, use only water—and not lye— to peel each tomato. The canning process just takes a few hours. That is why they’re soft, fleshy, and full of juice and flavor on the inside.

I enjoy cooking and lately I’ve been learning more about the herb and spice basics. I have to confess that I am a newbie when it comes to spices. The learning process has been fun so far. No mayor disaster or ruined meal to report.

I love all the different spices in this soup! This combination is a keeper. They made that my lentils taste better, smell better, and without a doubt I impressed my family with the new twist.

Everyone on this planet is going crazy about squash right now. Pumpkin everything. I realized that I may have a slight obsession too so I added Butternut Squash. Perfect final touch of pure yumminess!

So next time you find yourself in need of some inexpensive and satisfying meal, I invite you to try this simple recipe that the whole family will love.